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Hunz The Messenger (2009)   Rate

I heard the Messenger. So Shake down the Barrier!

rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Having followed Hunz since the demo scene I have always been entranced by the quality of his voice and his ingenuity with the musical tools at his disposal. This is another outstanding track (although not his best). Always interesting and thought provoking with a harmonic edge that keeps you singing along well after the song has finished. Brooding and celebratory all in one. Love it.


06 Nov, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Like others have mentioned before, definitely reminiscent of Radiohead. But hunz without a doubt have their own personal sound. The song is great melodic electronica. Definitely one of my favourite new artists!


10 Oct, 2009


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

i am a huge fan of hunz's live performances and the messenger is a great reason why that is the case. the blips in the chorus are quite interesting and the melody keeps the listener's attention for the duration. what is lacking is the intensity and energy of the live performance. in my opinion the live drums, though often understated, is half of what hunz's live performance is all about.


09 Oct, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

love how the verse sucks you in then spits you out with a groove filled chorus. Gets stuck in your head


29 Sep, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Funky moody electro pop with a chip-tune twist, Hunz dazzles with sublime sweetness in such a sweep leaving you breathless on the dancefloor and wanting more. And just in case you think this pop is too disposable, check out the emotion in that dark bassline, the cyclonic computerized melodies, and the introspective lyrics. The barrier has been shaken, and Hunz grooves us out with some thoughts that really do move.


28 Sep, 2009



Played on triple j Hunz draw the line (2007)   Rate

A song about human limitations being placed on you by someone that understands you more.

rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

It's not a killer track, but the sonic ideas here are all positive. I reckon it's just a matter of time before the hits start flowing for this guy.

triplej
07 May, 2009


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Musically this reminds me a lot of Radiohead while the vocals have a bit of a crooning Jeff Buckley feel. But while the comparisons can be made this is also a tune that totally stands on it's own. There's a warmth to the delivery to counter the sombre backing track. And lots of nice rhythmic bits.

triplej
20 Sep, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Breathtakingly sublime. Without wanting to put the hype hex on them, Hunz are undoubtedly one of the standout packages of this unearthed competition. The gorgeous vocals call Thom Yorke to mind, while the Aphex Twin influence shines through clearly without coming across as imitative. Edgy, cold, yet beautiful. Close your eyes and be engulfed by the shimmering soundscapes!

superuser
12 Apr, 2008


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Beautiful track... continues Hunz inspiring output over recent years. Electronic music with humanity and soul that lifts you out the physical space you inhabit and allows you to wander through the lofty parts of the mind - the parts that dream, hope and nurture. big thumbs up.


06 Nov, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Thom Yorke wishes he wrote this. With staccato beats rolling through the song and unintelligible lyrics haunting the melody this is probably my favorite of the 3 Hunz songs on here. In my opinion not quite Hunz's best work (but close to it) but it's tough to better yourself when you're this good.


06 Nov, 2009


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

A brilliant tune, reminds me of Bjork's "Joga", particularly in the spacious choruses and huge bass lines. The drum programming in the chorus is also brilliant, reminiscent of Aphex Twin. Unfortunately, though containing some brilliant Radiohead-esque melodies, the verses are not near as memorable as the choruses.


09 Oct, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

sounds great, can't wait to hear a full album!!!


13 Nov, 2007


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

I like the smooth vocals and effortless merging of the sounds. However, this particular track sounds very much like radiohead's later works (KidA, Hail to the Theif).


19 Oct, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Amazing song and mix between the melancholy of the vocals and beat. Saw them in Brisbane; that's a band to follow! Bravo!


18 Oct, 2007


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

A really sumptuous, intriguing mix of beautiful jazzy emotive vocals with grungy futuristic beats. Can't really imagine dancing to it though, more like chilling out sitting in a field somewhere...(do they still exist in this drought?? lol)...


17 Oct, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Unique, fresh, alternative sound; Mechanical and organic at the same time. Reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails, Kate Bush and Amon Tobin all at the same time.


17 Oct, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

i want to hear more like this


03 Oct, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

I listen to this track everyday. The deep melodies mashed with the edgy electronics, impossible drum beat and yearning vocals is like nothing I've heard before.


03 Oct, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Hunz is an amazing musical Visionary!


03 Oct, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Hunz is amazing when you listen to his tracks, but he is even more amazing live. Delicate yet intense, amazing programming skills, beautiful stuff!


27 Sep, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Why isn't this band famous yet?


26 Sep, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

An awesome glitchy drum beat. Everything just fits in and matches with each other so well. The vocals, bass line, and chimes just set a addictive haunting mood. Sit back and coast, this one will make your mind drift.


22 Sep, 2007


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Disgustingly Beautiful! When are these guys going to release something... I want it!


21 Sep, 2007


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

i love this sound love the melody his voice great and i like the sound effects great work keep it up


21 Sep, 2007



Played on triple j Hunz You Said Hello (2009)   Rate

From the upcoming album "thoughts that move". Written for the Rpm Challenge during the month of Feb.

rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Another classic track from Hunz let down for me slightly by some muddy sound in the bass registers. Otherwise, a great track with Björk overtones flowing through it. Quirky and unusual. But where is "Soon, soon"?


06 Nov, 2009


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

I enjoy the soundscapes on this track, however I don't find the melodies are as engaging as Hunz's other work. The track's outro is brilliant rhythmically and melodically however.


09 Oct, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Hunz is my new favourite artist. This is a fantastic tune


28 May, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

We say hello to hunz... like the layers, like the beats, like the sentiment!


07 May, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Wonderful, well controlled vocals, with a nice beat and glitches that fill up up the corners. Love the vocal in the outro.


18 Apr, 2009




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